Mechanical Requirements
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Pro Pilot is perfect bound.
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Live area: on bleed ads keep essential matter 3/8'' from trim edge. If producing a spread ad allow a total of a 1/2'' space where text crosses the gutter. No gap required for photos or other artwork. Call for further details.
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A color proof is required for all ads.
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All color images must be set up as CMYK.
- We accept Macintosh OS X format of the following software: QuarkXpress 6.5, Adobe Photoshop 7.0 to CS2, Adobe Illustrator 9.0 to CS2, Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or higher.
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2008 Editorial Schedule
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Include all graphics files: high resolution photos, logos, line art in EPS or TIFF at 300 dpi. Save all screen and printer fonts used: PostScript, True Type or Open Type. Do not use stylized fonts (i.e from style menu). Turn text into outline before saving Illustrator files.
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PDF files should be produced in Acrobat 5.0 or higher with all fonts embedded. Original artwork should be 300 dpi and CMYK from which PDF is made.
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Ads of less than 1 page may be provided as an EPS or TIF. Do not use Adobe Acrobat or provide artwork as a PDF.
- Ads are preferred on disk (CD ROM), by email if less than 3 MB, or call for instructions at 703-370-0606 to place ads on our FTP.
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